3.2.2 design theory

• arts & crafts - traditional crafts > machines (1853-1907)

  emphasises beauty of materials

  • William Morris
• art Deco - post ww1/modernist era, sunburst motif for 'new dawn', geometric

  • Eileen gray - non conformist chair
• Bauhaus (modernism) - emphasised the importance of form, function, and beauty in design. (1919-33)

  • Walter gropius
• Memphis (post-modern) - Milan based designers rebelling against modernism

  • abstract
  • Ettore sottsass
  • Bright, bold
• Postmodernism - rejection of modernism, irony, eclecticism, pastiche, playful, humourous, nostalgic, critical of society, questioning authority, subversion
• margaret calvert - graphic designer, made "men at work" sign
• dieter rams - 1960s - minimalist design - no unnecessary features

  radio and calculator (inspired apple). form > function!!!
• charles and ray eames - designed the eames lounge chair
• marianne brandt - modernist tea infuser